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sandy hook survivors will return to school in january, but at a different school. crews are decorating their classrooms to look like their old school. >>> the president called on congress to work on an assault weapons ban. he plans to released new policy proposals to reduce gun violence. >> the fact that this problem is complex can no longer be an excuse for doing nothing. the fact that we can't prevent every act of violence doesn't mean we president cay steadily steadily -- does president mean we can't steadily reduce the violence. >> they will give the recommendation in january. >> the mourners received support from a sikh congress tbraw gages in -- congregation in fairfield. after a vigil thisy discussed issues such as guns and mental health. they also invited people of all religions to join them and further the conversation. stay with abc7 news for continuing coverage of the school shooting tragedy in newtown, connecticut. we will sign up for the breaking news alert on abc7 news.com. >>> a lawsuit has been filed by one of the hewlet packard's shareholders. last
sandy hook survivors will return to school in january, but at a different school. crews are decorating their classrooms to look like their old school. >>> the president called on congress to work on an assault weapons ban. he plans to released new policy proposals to reduce gun violence. >> the fact that this problem is complex can no longer be an excuse for doing nothing. the fact that we can't prevent every act of violence doesn't mean we president cay steadily steadily -- does...
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sandy hook survivors will return to school in january, but at a different school.crews crews are decorating their classrooms to look like their old school. >>> the president called on congress to work on an assault weapons ban. he plans to released new policy proposals to reduce gun violence. >> the fact that this problem is complex can no longer be an excuse for doing nothing. the fact that we can't prevent every act of violence doesn't mean we president cay steadily steadily -- does president mean we can't steadily reduce the violence. >> they will give the recommendation in january. >> the mourners received support from a sikh congress tbraw gages in -- congregation in fairfield. after a vigil thisy discussed issues such as guns and mental health. they also invited people of all religions to join them and further the conversation. stay with abc7 news for continuing coverage of the school shooting tragedy in newtown, connecticut. we will sign up for the breaking news alert on abc7 >>> a lawsuit has been filed by one of the hewlet packard's shareholders. last month hp wrote down the value
sandy hook survivors will return to school in january, but at a different school.crews crews are decorating their classrooms to look like their old school. >>> the president called on congress to work on an assault weapons ban. he plans to released new policy proposals to reduce gun violence. >> the fact that this problem is complex can no longer be an excuse for doing nothing. the fact that we can't prevent every act of violence doesn't mean we president cay steadily steadily --...
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sandy hook survivors will return to school in january, but at a different school. crews are decorating their classrooms to look like their old school. >>> the president called on congress to work on an assault weapons ban. he plans to released new policy proposals to reduce gun violence. >> the fact that this problem is complex can no longer be an excuse for doing nothing. the fact that we can't prevent every act of violence doesn't mean we president cay steadily steadily -- does president mean we can't steadily reduce the violence. >> they will give the recommendation in january. >> the mourners received support from a sikh congress tbraw gages in -- congregation in fairfield. after a vigil thisy discussed issues such as guns and mental health. they also invited people of all religions to join them and further the conversation. stay with abc7 news for continuing coverage of the school shooting tragedy in newtown, connecticut. we will sign up for the breaking news alert on abc7 news.com. >>> a lawsuit has been filed by one of the hewlet packard's shareholders. last
sandy hook survivors will return to school in january, but at a different school. crews are decorating their classrooms to look like their old school. >>> the president called on congress to work on an assault weapons ban. he plans to released new policy proposals to reduce gun violence. >> the fact that this problem is complex can no longer be an excuse for doing nothing. the fact that we can't prevent every act of violence doesn't mean we president cay steadily steadily -- does...
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he said he wanted to protect school children in the wake of the sandy hook elementary school massacre. he only served for 9 months before being discharged as a private in 2008. he left the school this morning and hasn't commented on the report. >>> 11 bay area mayors are calling on the president to enact stronger gun control laws. they asked the president to ban the guns and want a national background check system. >>> a effort to get guns off the streets and out of homes and gaining momentum in oakland. police showed off 97 guns turned in. that brings the total number turned in to 397. the man funding the program homes it goes statewide. >> from san diego, orange county, los angeles, sacramento, this is easily a statewide initiative. >> he run as medical marijuana dispensary. he says seeing the gun violence in oakland prompted him to take action. >>> worker suffered serious injuries today when a steel beam fell on him. happened this morning. officials say the employee is believed to be 19-20 years old. he was rushed to the hospital. the company has not commented on the accident. >>>
he said he wanted to protect school children in the wake of the sandy hook elementary school massacre. he only served for 9 months before being discharged as a private in 2008. he left the school this morning and hasn't commented on the report. >>> 11 bay area mayors are calling on the president to enact stronger gun control laws. they asked the president to ban the guns and want a national background check system. >>> a effort to get guns off the streets and out of homes and...
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the red cross says sandy was their biggest response in five years. this year the red cross opened more than 900 shelters and helped more than 100,000 people and the sandy hook school shooting in connecticut was not included in that report. >>> on a much nicer note, we are going to see the sunshine today according to brian. >> well, that's the theory anyway. we're starting out -- we're starting out with mostly cloudy skies. there's so much moisture out there that, you know, it'll take a little bit today for it to clear. but after that we should glimpse the sun here and there. let's look at the doppler again really quickly just to set everything up. we had some showers move in over the bay area last night, didn't dump much, a couple 10ths inches of rain. in the south bay we see an echo or two and that's about it. so out the door this morning, we have clouds, a little bit of drizzle around the coast of the bay. inland just mostly cloudy skies. and toward midday the sun should come out. as you can see the sky lightening over there as the sun rises slowly
the red cross says sandy was their biggest response in five years. this year the red cross opened more than 900 shelters and helped more than 100,000 people and the sandy hook school shooting in connecticut was not included in that report. >>> on a much nicer note, we are going to see the sunshine today according to brian. >> well, that's the theory anyway. we're starting out -- we're starting out with mostly cloudy skies. there's so much moisture out there that, you know, it'll...
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. >>> superstorm sandy and the "fiscal cliff." a lot of factors could shake up tomorrow's jobs report. we'll have a preview coming up. >> and it looked like new year's eve in seattle. pot smokers light up in celebration of washington's new law but it comes with some limitations. ,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,, ♪[ music ] >>> the music world is mourning the death of jazz pioneer dave brubeck who died yesterday of heart failure on the way to a hospital for a scheduled check- up. he was born 92 years ago today. and he was born in concord over in the east bay. you might remember him for his jazz hits including the biggie "take five." >> what you might not know is that brubeck learned the piano from his mother and after leading an army band during world war ii he studied at mills college in oakland. >> i didn't know he was from the bay area. >>> just in from the labor department, new jobless claims fell sharply from a week ago as disruptions blamed on superstorm sandy diminished. new claims dropped by 25,000 last week to 370,000. that's fewer
. >>> superstorm sandy and the "fiscal cliff." a lot of factors could shake up tomorrow's jobs report. we'll have a preview coming up. >> and it looked like new year's eve in seattle. pot smokers light up in celebration of washington's new law but it comes with some limitations. ,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,, ♪[ music ] >>> the music world is mourning the death of jazz pioneer dave brubeck who died yesterday of heart failure on the way to a hospital for a scheduled...
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affected by superstorm sandy got early holiday cheer. as marlie hall reports secret santa came to one of the neighborhoods with all those presents and this is a neighborhood hit by superstorm sandy. >> reporter: santa arrived for hundreds of kids still without a permanent home after superstorm sandy. sandy flooded 10-year-old matthew rosenhaus's basement. destroying most of his toys. matthew's mom said it was difficult. >> trying to get new things. the people who have been donating to get stuff have been awesome. >> reporter: joy wong developed this gift-giving charity after she helped her friend clean out. >> her son was throwing out toys and was so emotional about it, so upset not understanding what he might have done to have to have his toys thrown out. the organization received enough donations to fulfill the wishes of 2,000 of some of sandy's youngest victims. some of the kids got their gifts here at this christmas party. 10-year-old michael caprio says christmas won't be the same now that his family lives in a small apartment. >> w
affected by superstorm sandy got early holiday cheer. as marlie hall reports secret santa came to one of the neighborhoods with all those presents and this is a neighborhood hit by superstorm sandy. >> reporter: santa arrived for hundreds of kids still without a permanent home after superstorm sandy. sandy flooded 10-year-old matthew rosenhaus's basement. destroying most of his toys. matthew's mom said it was difficult. >> trying to get new things. the people who have been donating...
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superstorm sandy destroyed the restaurant where she and her three daughters worked. it also wiped out the first floor of their home in breezy point, new york. >> you just want to be back in your home. i mean even if it's not going to be the same. >> reporter: volunteers from operation blessing are trying to make that happen. >> give me 52. days before christmas, seven of them put up insulation. an expensive job that this single mother says she just doesn't have money for right now. >> it's such a relief. such like a burden off your shoulders. fabulous that there's such kind, thoughtful people. >> reporter: the family won't be back in their house this christmas. in fact they don't expect the work to be complete here until the spring. but they say knowing others volunteered their time to make their christmas a little brighter is the best gift they could have received. they aren't the only ones getting help from operation blessing. in october sandy caused billions in damage along the east coast and devastated this waterfront community. volunteers have done more than 300
superstorm sandy destroyed the restaurant where she and her three daughters worked. it also wiped out the first floor of their home in breezy point, new york. >> you just want to be back in your home. i mean even if it's not going to be the same. >> reporter: volunteers from operation blessing are trying to make that happen. >> give me 52. days before christmas, seven of them put up insulation. an expensive job that this single mother says she just doesn't have money for right...
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economists fear sandy battered hiring with estimates of 80 to 93,000 jobs added. that's compared to 171,000 in october. >>> well, good news though from yesterday's weekly jobless claims which held steady right around the pre-storm level. >>> elsewhere, apple says it will begin making one of its mac lines here in the u.s. next year. >>> growing criticism across the pond. starbucks is foregoing certain tax deductions that helped reduce its tax bill to zero in britain agreeing to pay $32 million it does not owe. >>> the securities and exchange commission says netflix chief reed hastings may have violated fair disclosure rules with a facebook post saying monthly streaming hours had past 1 billion. netflix stocks soared 6% that day. >>> ibm is revamping its retirement plans contributing to employee 401 k accounts just once a year. >> "the wall street journal" reports the washington post will soon begin charging for online articles after a certain number of free ones. >>> sad news out of chicago where the maker of the academy awards oscar statue wets is planning to layo
economists fear sandy battered hiring with estimates of 80 to 93,000 jobs added. that's compared to 171,000 in october. >>> well, good news though from yesterday's weekly jobless claims which held steady right around the pre-storm level. >>> elsewhere, apple says it will begin making one of its mac lines here in the u.s. next year. >>> growing criticism across the pond. starbucks is foregoing certain tax deductions that helped reduce its tax bill to zero in britain...
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students in newtown, connecticut for the first time since friday's massacre, except for the students at sandy hook elementary which of course was the scene of that tragedy. two more young victims are being laid to rest today. randall pinkston reports. >> reporter: a bus carrying students drove up to the high school as a grief stricken town tried to get to some routine. police were on hand to make sure everything ran smoothly. >> i wouldn't send my children to school if i had the choice right now. i wouldn't. >> i think it's important the children do go back to school. >> reporter: all schools except sandy hook elementary are open. the scene of the massacre will remain closed for months. when those children do go back, they'll attend a school in a nearby town. people lit candles to remember the lives cut short. they paid their respects at the memorials set up for the 26 victims. the grieving process continues. the families of two more children are saying a final farewell. the family of james mattioli used to joke he was born four weeks early because he was hungry. >> jessica rekos will also be
students in newtown, connecticut for the first time since friday's massacre, except for the students at sandy hook elementary which of course was the scene of that tragedy. two more young victims are being laid to rest today. randall pinkston reports. >> reporter: a bus carrying students drove up to the high school as a grief stricken town tried to get to some routine. police were on hand to make sure everything ran smoothly. >> i wouldn't send my children to school if i had the...
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. >> politicians went toe-to-toe on solutions that could prevent a tragedy like the shooting at sandy hook elementary. the n.r.a. is not budging from the stance they took on friday calling for armed guards in our school. >> the former undersecretary is working on the n.r.a. for this. he called the armed security a deterrent, an effective way to deter people. >> you provide safety with armed personnel without putting fear in anyone. >> gun violence is down. >> but we have to keep working on this. and there are are lots of different solutions. the pro gun people who say don't include guns are wrong and the pro gun safety people like myself who say don't look at other solutions is wrong. >> it talks about these issues. earlier tonight, i asked rachel's comments from mr. lapierre. >> wayne lapierre came out after a week of silence. he talked about disdain for the media, violent video games and the lack of security at school was part of the problem but avoids guns being part of the problem. what's the reaction from this press conference? >> in washington the reaction was somewhat shocked b
. >> politicians went toe-to-toe on solutions that could prevent a tragedy like the shooting at sandy hook elementary. the n.r.a. is not budging from the stance they took on friday calling for armed guards in our school. >> the former undersecretary is working on the n.r.a. for this. he called the armed security a deterrent, an effective way to deter people. >> you provide safety with armed personnel without putting fear in anyone. >> gun violence is down. >> but...
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>>reporter: funeral continue today for those killed at sandy hook. this morning 2 back-to-back services for 6-year-old school mates. first for james mat then for jessica rico. >> horrible horrible tragedy and it's something that is deep in my heart right now and i just wanted to be here to support the town. >> hard to get the mind around it. you know. that someone so young would leave us in such a peaceful community over such horrific event. >>reporter: at one point the 2 families crossed paths. exchange somber hug. knowing all too well what the others are going through. not wishing it on anyone else. >> deep sadness with intense love at the same time. tears you down to the very fabric very fabric of your being. >>reporter: now while as you all reported the nra finally broke the silence today. we have seen very little discussion about the whole gun issue here in sandy hook. i saw one man out here for a short time holding a sign that says something to the effect it was the shooter not the gun. he was here for a short time then a group of people walked
>>reporter: funeral continue today for those killed at sandy hook. this morning 2 back-to-back services for 6-year-old school mates. first for james mat then for jessica rico. >> horrible horrible tragedy and it's something that is deep in my heart right now and i just wanted to be here to support the town. >> hard to get the mind around it. you know. that someone so young would leave us in such a peaceful community over such horrific event. >>reporter: at one point the...
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the students of sandy hook elementary. kenneth kenfield is a fourth grader at sandy hook. he was there that tragic day. >> he heard screaming and gunshots. the room he was in was being banged on by the gunman. >> reporter: kenneth and his classmates won't be returning to sandy elementary school. when they do go back, they'll attend chalk hill. the grieving continues here in newtown. there will be two more funerals today. the first two funerals were held monday when 6-year-old noah pozner and 6 jearld jack pinto -- 6 jearld jack opinion -- 6-year-old jack opinion toe were remembered. noah was described as smart, caring and rambunctious. jack pinto loved the new york giants. he was buried in the jersey of his favorite player victor cruz. >> there was talk about him being in heaven and knocking ha
the students of sandy hook elementary. kenneth kenfield is a fourth grader at sandy hook. he was there that tragic day. >> he heard screaming and gunshots. the room he was in was being banged on by the gunman. >> reporter: kenneth and his classmates won't be returning to sandy elementary school. when they do go back, they'll attend chalk hill. the grieving continues here in newtown. there will be two more funerals today. the first two funerals were held monday when 6-year-old noah...
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it's blamed on super sandy which stroke the east coast but let us not forget why obama is returning from hawaii early. the lawmakers will be able to reach a deal. >>> we have rainfalling across the bay area and some heavy showers and departing san jose out of the santa clarita valley but there's showers coming in and i'll let you know on storm track 4 coming up. with my keurig vue brewer, i can brew my coffee just the way i love it. how do you do that? inside the brewer, there's this train that makes coffee stronger, bigger, and hotter! actually, i just press this button. brew what you love with the keurig vue. >> we have wet weather still falling across the bay area and here's live storm track, but the rain is gone for this evening and showers in the south bay but they're moving out to deablos and showers for palo alto and we'll see the rain pick up here and in the north bay, it has been quiet for a while but light rain drops and towards petaluma. and we're seeing some light rain at this time and we're continue to see the showers for tonight and into the day tomorrow and in the sierra,
it's blamed on super sandy which stroke the east coast but let us not forget why obama is returning from hawaii early. the lawmakers will be able to reach a deal. >>> we have rainfalling across the bay area and some heavy showers and departing san jose out of the santa clarita valley but there's showers coming in and i'll let you know on storm track 4 coming up. with my keurig vue brewer, i can brew my coffee just the way i love it. how do you do that? inside the brewer, there's this...
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sandy hook elementary remains an active crime scene. the site of friday's deadly shootings will remain closed indefinitely. 26 people including 20 young children were killed there. authorities hope to soon interview two survivors of the massacre. funerals, more of them, are scheduled for today. james mattioli was 6. his family says he loved sports, was a numbers guy, and best friends with his older sister. jessica rekos, also 6, loved everything about horses. she read about them, drew them, wrote about them, for christmas she wanted cowgirl boots. we have more. >> reporter: good morning. it's a rainy and somber morning in newtown where families have begun to lay their dead to rest, and more funerals are scheduled for days to come. it's back to school today for the children of newtown, connecticut, with one exception -- students of sandy hook elementary. kenneth canfield is a fourth grader at sandy hook. he was there that tragic day. >> he heard screaming and gunshots, and the room that he was in was being banged on by the gunman. >> rep
sandy hook elementary remains an active crime scene. the site of friday's deadly shootings will remain closed indefinitely. 26 people including 20 young children were killed there. authorities hope to soon interview two survivors of the massacre. funerals, more of them, are scheduled for today. james mattioli was 6. his family says he loved sports, was a numbers guy, and best friends with his older sister. jessica rekos, also 6, loved everything about horses. she read about them, drew them,...
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they planted it before hurricane sandy hit the east coast and it survived hurricane sandy. maybe that is a good sign it's going stick around longer than the last one did. that is what is going on down here. the perfect weather and we wanted it to be cool. again, president the and mrs. obama and the girls have not arrived yet. when they do, the first thing is to get the tree lit. keep it here on fox 5. will? >> all right, sue, thank you. >>> surprised to hear the limos lighting up. the walk across the street. the first family, after all. we'll see you soon. >>> and we do have a little tree lighting history for you. the national christmas tree was placed on the e lips back in december 1923. that was the first one. on christmas eve, president calvin coolidge walkedhouse to light the tree. see, sometimes they do walk. over the years, the national christmas tree was located in sherman park, lafayette park, and on the south lawn of the white house. in 1954, it moved back to the ellipse and the traditional christmas eve lighting was moved to earlier in december. >>> i like to hear
they planted it before hurricane sandy hit the east coast and it survived hurricane sandy. maybe that is a good sign it's going stick around longer than the last one did. that is what is going on down here. the perfect weather and we wanted it to be cool. again, president the and mrs. obama and the girls have not arrived yet. when they do, the first thing is to get the tree lit. keep it here on fox 5. will? >> all right, sue, thank you. >>> surprised to hear the limos lighting...
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the second run of donations for hurricane sandy victims. residents and firefighters here paying it forward. >> specifically we were focused on trying to make it better for the kids up there. >> reporter: in addition to basic supplies this so-called train of hope will be filled with holiday toys, all bound for sandy's smallest victims. 30 hours later, the train rolls into newark, new jersey. 27 palettes in all, half the toys go to the marines toy for tots program. the rest end up here at engine 155 in staten island. children of firefighters, kids who lost everything in sandy's wake, get to pick out brand new gifts. >> we lost a lot. he lost all his toys. so it feels good to be on the receives end. >> especially during the holidays, we know there's a financial strain for parents and we wanted to make sure that the children of the storms were able to celebrate. >> reporter: louisiana organizers partnered with kathleen ryan, a firefighter widow who runs an annual toy drive in her husband, bobby's name. after nd
the second run of donations for hurricane sandy victims. residents and firefighters here paying it forward. >> specifically we were focused on trying to make it better for the kids up there. >> reporter: in addition to basic supplies this so-called train of hope will be filled with holiday toys, all bound for sandy's smallest victims. 30 hours later, the train rolls into newark, new jersey. 27 palettes in all, half the toys go to the marines toy for tots program. the rest end up...
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she's the school nurse at sandy hook elementary. she and people who knew the gunman and his mother helped us
she's the school nurse at sandy hook elementary. she and people who knew the gunman and his mother helped us
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back here live, it is unclear when the students from sandy hook will return to class. live in sandy hook, john sasaki, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> the victims of the mass shooting were remembered on the peninsula tonight. heather holmes live in burlingame. that's where hundreds attended. >> reporter: she lives here now. while this small community is now her home, she wept for those back at her hometown, just as hundreds of others did when they came to this church tonight. >> charlotte bacon, age 6. >> reporter: newtown's tragedy became burlingame's sorrow, as the names and ages of all of those killed were read allowed. each followed by the ringing of a single bell, and the lighting of a candle. eight large candles for the school staff. gunman's mother, and the gunman himself who unleashed the terror. pastor paul wanted to provide an opportunity for people to share in their grief. >> when we have a crisis like this, the really important for us to be able to be with other people, and be able to acknowledge our feelings of sadness, or anger. >> reporter: as people prayed, a
back here live, it is unclear when the students from sandy hook will return to class. live in sandy hook, john sasaki, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> the victims of the mass shooting were remembered on the peninsula tonight. heather holmes live in burlingame. that's where hundreds attended. >> reporter: she lives here now. while this small community is now her home, she wept for those back at her hometown, just as hundreds of others did when they came to this church tonight. >>...
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shopper track cites superstorm sandy and the tragedy in newtown for the forecast. >> it's another cold night in the bay area. that isn't keeping folks away from christmas shopping. amber lee is out. >> reporter: it's a cold, clear night here at berkeley's fourth street shopping district. christmas is next tuesday, but many people are telling us they're trying to get their shopping done by tonight. the holiday lights and smaller crowds made tonight and ideal time to get out to the stores. >> i heard tomorrow was going to be rainy. i was hoping to get things wrapped up today. >> reporter: other shoppers tell us their deadline for buying presents is now. >> i have one more stop and i'll be dunn done. >> reporter: mary bundled up. >> presents for my team at work and just wanted to get them done tonight. we're off next week. >> holidays it does get busy for us. >> reporter: william at pets referral center says the holidays are a busy time. pets have a tendency to eat things that are harmful to them when their owners are distracted. he's urging pet owners to make sure their animals are kept
shopper track cites superstorm sandy and the tragedy in newtown for the forecast. >> it's another cold night in the bay area. that isn't keeping folks away from christmas shopping. amber lee is out. >> reporter: it's a cold, clear night here at berkeley's fourth street shopping district. christmas is next tuesday, but many people are telling us they're trying to get their shopping done by tonight. the holiday lights and smaller crowds made tonight and ideal time to get out to the...
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think of the big storms like sandy. you know, that's where it really gets bad. a few inches of ocean rise normally isn't too bad, but if it's a couple feet, you're going to have bad problems. we can make changes and lessen the damage. >> thank you, paul. that's our show for tonight. i want to thank or guests for joining us tonight. we hope you'll visit our website kqed.org/thisweek to watch complete episodes, subscribe to our newsletter and pod cast and share your thoughts about the show. next week, tune in for seat and harvest, a look at the impact of climate change on agriculture in california. i'm uyl quan. good night. >>> the following kqed production was produced in high definition. ♪ ♪ ♪ >>> every single bite needed to be great. >> twinkies in there. >> wow! >> it's like a great, big hug in the whole city. >> that food is about all i can handle. my parents put chili powder in my baby food. >> french fries everywhere, all over the table and just a lot of chili.
think of the big storms like sandy. you know, that's where it really gets bad. a few inches of ocean rise normally isn't too bad, but if it's a couple feet, you're going to have bad problems. we can make changes and lessen the damage. >> thank you, paul. that's our show for tonight. i want to thank or guests for joining us tonight. we hope you'll visit our website kqed.org/thisweek to watch complete episodes, subscribe to our newsletter and pod cast and share your thoughts about the show....
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think of the big storms like sandy. you know, that's where it really gets bad. a few inches of ocean rise normally isn't too bad, but if it's a couple feet, you're going to have bad problems. we can make changes and lessen the damage. >> thank you, paul. that's our show for tonight. i want to thank or guests for joining us tonight. we hope you'll visit our website kqed.org/thisweek to watch complete episodes, subscribe to our newsletter and pod cast and share your thoughts about the show. next week, tune in for seat and harvest, a look at the impact of climate change on agriculture in california. i'm uyl quan. good night. gwen: shock and tears from a small town in connecticut to the white house, tonight on "washington week." another mass shooting. a visibly shaken president. >> the majority of those who died today were children. beautiful kids between the ages of 5 and 10 years old. they had their entire lives ahead of them, birthdays, they had their entire lives ahead of them, birthdays, graduations
think of the big storms like sandy. you know, that's where it really gets bad. a few inches of ocean rise normally isn't too bad, but if it's a couple feet, you're going to have bad problems. we can make changes and lessen the damage. >> thank you, paul. that's our show for tonight. i want to thank or guests for joining us tonight. we hope you'll visit our website kqed.org/thisweek to watch complete episodes, subscribe to our newsletter and pod cast and share your thoughts about the show....
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as three more students and a teacher who all died in the massacre at sandy hook elementary. were laid to rest. one of those victims. 27-year- old victoria soto. died while shielding children from the gunfire. her family says, she was committed to her students. earlier tonight. members of several nearby communities gathered at western connecticut state university in danbury. for the "tribute to new town". a special event of support for the grieving town. in his initial remarks about the shooting which took the lives of 20-school children. president obama promised meaningful action to prevent gun violence. today. he took the first step toward that goal. grant lodes is standing by with more on that. grant ? return to index of stories... president obama talking tough this morning.about the need to reduce gun voilence.especially mass shootings like the one we just saw. and today we learned vice president joe biden will lead a task force that will present a set of gun control recommendations to the president. issues likey to be at the forefront.military-style assault weapons, high
as three more students and a teacher who all died in the massacre at sandy hook elementary. were laid to rest. one of those victims. 27-year- old victoria soto. died while shielding children from the gunfire. her family says, she was committed to her students. earlier tonight. members of several nearby communities gathered at western connecticut state university in danbury. for the "tribute to new town". a special event of support for the grieving town. in his initial remarks about...
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the sandy hook building may never reopen. dan dayton attended the school as a child. >> i knew every part of that school. so it's been tarnished forever. >> reporter: school officials say the new school will be a fresh start for a community that's struggling to move on. police reveal that there were two bedrooms in the home where adam lanza shared with his mother and one of the bedrooms in the basement she kept her weapons in a locked box. he obviously got access to them. he also kept his computer games and hard drive there. police he destroyed the hard drive so they couldn't find traces of what he was thinking or doing in the hours before last friday's shooting. reporting live in newtown, connecticut, i'm randall pinkston, back to you. >> thank you. >>> people in the bay area are also holding memorials for the newtown victims. cbs 5's ken bastida went to one in san francisco's financial district late this afternoon. >> reporter: all week long people in the bay area especially people here in san francisco have been trying to
the sandy hook building may never reopen. dan dayton attended the school as a child. >> i knew every part of that school. so it's been tarnished forever. >> reporter: school officials say the new school will be a fresh start for a community that's struggling to move on. police reveal that there were two bedrooms in the home where adam lanza shared with his mother and one of the bedrooms in the basement she kept her weapons in a locked box. he obviously got access to them. he also...
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back here live, it is unclear when the students from sandy hook will return to class. live in sandy hook, john sasaki, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> the victims of the mass shooting were remembered on the peninsula tonight. heather holmes live in burlingame. that's where hundreds attended. >> reporter: she lives here now. while this small community is now her home, she wept for those back at her hometown, just as hundreds of others did when they came to this church tonight. >> charlotte bacon, age 6. >> reporter: newtown's tragedy became burlingame's sorrow, as the names and ages of all of those killed were read allowed. each followed by the ringing of a single bell, and the lighting of a candle. eight large candles for the school staff. gunman's mother, and the gunman himself who unleashed the terror. pastor paul wanted to provide an opportunity for people to share in their grief. >> when we have a crisis like this, the really important for us to be able to be with other people, and be able to acknowledge our feelings of sadness, or anger. >> reporter: as people prayed, a
back here live, it is unclear when the students from sandy hook will return to class. live in sandy hook, john sasaki, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> the victims of the mass shooting were remembered on the peninsula tonight. heather holmes live in burlingame. that's where hundreds attended. >> reporter: she lives here now. while this small community is now her home, she wept for those back at her hometown, just as hundreds of others did when they came to this church tonight. >>...
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the encouraging news is partly due to hurricane sandy, which brought down income and spending levels in october. despite that, the numbers are even higher than economists had forecasted. [ female announcer ] this is a special message from at&t. [ male announcer ] it's no secret that the price of things just keeps going up. [ female announcer ] but we have some good news. it's our bundle price promise. [ male announcer ] a price you can definitely count on, for two whole years. from at&t. [ female announcer ] a great price for a great triple-play bundle. [ male announcer ] call now. bundles with u-verse tv, internet and home phone start at $89 a month. now get the same great price for two years. [ female announcer ] switch today and get a total home dvr included, free for life. [ male announcer ] you get reliable, high speed internet on our advanced digital network. choose from speeds up to 24 megs. [ female announcer ] and with u-verse tv you can record four shows at once on your total home dvr and play them back in any room. [ male announcer ] so call now. u-verse triple-play bundle
the encouraging news is partly due to hurricane sandy, which brought down income and spending levels in october. despite that, the numbers are even higher than economists had forecasted. [ female announcer ] this is a special message from at&t. [ male announcer ] it's no secret that the price of things just keeps going up. [ female announcer ] but we have some good news. it's our bundle price promise. [ male announcer ] a price you can definitely count on, for two whole years. from...
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the second run of donations for hurricane sandy victims. residents and firefighters here paying it forward. >> specifically we were focused on trying to make it better for the kids up there. >> reporter: in addition to basic supplies, this so-called train of hope will be filled with holiday toys all bound for sandy's smallest victims. 30 hours later the train rolls into newark, new jersey's, penn station. 27 pallets in all. half the toys go to the marine's toys for tots program, the rest end up here at engine 155 ladder 78 in staten island. >> looks like our own version of the polar express. >> children of firefighters, kids who lost everything in sandy's wake get to pick out brand new gifts. >> we lost a lot. he lost all his toys. so it feels good to be on the receiving end. >> especially during the holidays we know that there's a financial strain for the parents and we wanted to make sure that the children of this storm were still able to celebrate. >> reporter: louisiana organizers partnered with kathryn ryan, a firefighter o widow who r
the second run of donations for hurricane sandy victims. residents and firefighters here paying it forward. >> specifically we were focused on trying to make it better for the kids up there. >> reporter: in addition to basic supplies, this so-called train of hope will be filled with holiday toys all bound for sandy's smallest victims. 30 hours later the train rolls into newark, new jersey's, penn station. 27 pallets in all. half the toys go to the marine's toys for tots program, the...
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sandy hook elementary students have not returned to class. they'll be moved to another facility in a neighboring county. trucks carrying supplies have been leaving the school which is a scene still. >> president obama supports and would support legislation that addresses the problem of the so-called gun show loophole. >> reporter: connecticut's medical examiner says nancy lanza was shot four times in the head while she slept. all of this was too real for first responders who won't soon forget what they saw. >> very early on, it was determined that this was bad, really, really bad. >> as the community tries to return to some sort of normalcy, volunteers hope that some caring pets will hope ease the pain of residents. specially trained therapy dogs are said to help bring comfort to other people when they are suffering or hurting. >>> dozens of people gathered in pleasanton to mourn the loss of so many young lives in last week's shooting. singing songs, praying, and lightning candles, they bonded together. >> pleasanton is much like a small town
sandy hook elementary students have not returned to class. they'll be moved to another facility in a neighboring county. trucks carrying supplies have been leaving the school which is a scene still. >> president obama supports and would support legislation that addresses the problem of the so-called gun show loophole. >> reporter: connecticut's medical examiner says nancy lanza was shot four times in the head while she slept. all of this was too real for first responders who won't...
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. >>> gun sales spiking across the country tonight in the wake of the sandy hook tragedy. many bay area dealers telling us they can barely keep assault rifles on the shelves. people are buying them up. one of their best sellers, the ar-15 semiautomatic rifle, the same gun the sandy hook killer used. >> we've got a ton of new buyers, people that have never bought them before coming in to get one, because it may be their last chance to get one. >> federal background checks hit an all-time high last month, following president obama's reelection. >>> then there's the effort to get guns off the streets. it's going well in oakland so far. all week long, gun owners have been trading in their fire power for cash. the buyback has netted hundreds of weapons. >>> washington also got to work today on gun control. vice president joe biden convened the task force that will review the nation's gun laws and recommend changes. the president wants concrete proposals in hand by next month. the team will also look at mental health issues, school readiness, even violent video games. sharon chi
. >>> gun sales spiking across the country tonight in the wake of the sandy hook tragedy. many bay area dealers telling us they can barely keep assault rifles on the shelves. people are buying them up. one of their best sellers, the ar-15 semiautomatic rifle, the same gun the sandy hook killer used. >> we've got a ton of new buyers, people that have never bought them before coming in to get one, because it may be their last chance to get one. >> federal background checks...
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a black outline and the letters sh on their face right there for sandy hook. the lady huskies will wear the game patch in their game tomorrow. >> nicely done. >>> a mother and her children in georgia are about to send some love to newtown, in the form of teddy bears and other stuffed animals, as well. >> it's a work of michelle and her 9-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter. they collected more than 100 stuffed animals already and they'll continue collecting them for the next couple of days. >>> and further north in north carolina, 26 christmas trees are being prepared to be sent to connecticut. they were set up just outside the fire department in sanford, north carolina and decorated with hand made ornaments. >> the organizer said she got involved because she's a mother and her worst fear as a mother would be to lose a child. >> i got involved because i wanted the family to know that there is goodness in this world and through this tragedy, i wanted them to feel love from all over. >> she says she's hoping more people will feel compelled to donate more orname
a black outline and the letters sh on their face right there for sandy hook. the lady huskies will wear the game patch in their game tomorrow. >> nicely done. >>> a mother and her children in georgia are about to send some love to newtown, in the form of teddy bears and other stuffed animals, as well. >> it's a work of michelle and her 9-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter. they collected more than 100 stuffed animals already and they'll continue collecting them for the...
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shopper track cites superstorm sandy and the tragedy in newtown for the forecast. >> it's another cold night in the bay area. that isn't keeping folks away from christmas shopping. amber lee is out. >> reporter: it's a cold, clear night here at berkeley's fourth street shopping district. christmas is next tuesday, but many people are telling us they're trying to get their shopping done by tonight. the holiday lights and smaller crowds made tonight and ideal time to get out to the stores. >> i heard tomorrow was going to be rainy. i was hoping to get things wrapped up today. >> reporter: other shoppers tell us their deadline for buying presents is now. >> i have one more stop and i'll be dunn done. >> reporter: mary bundled up. >> presents for my team at work and just wanted to get them done tonight. we're off next week. >> holidays it does get busy for us. >> reporter: william at pets referral center says the holidays are a busy time. pets have a tendency to eat things that are harmful to them when their owners are distracted. he's urging pet owners to make sure their animals are kept
shopper track cites superstorm sandy and the tragedy in newtown for the forecast. >> it's another cold night in the bay area. that isn't keeping folks away from christmas shopping. amber lee is out. >> reporter: it's a cold, clear night here at berkeley's fourth street shopping district. christmas is next tuesday, but many people are telling us they're trying to get their shopping done by tonight. the holiday lights and smaller crowds made tonight and ideal time to get out to the...
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sandy link was a safe school. >>reporter: only 3 victims were brought to the local hospital. 2 of them died. >> number of us imagine what it must have felt like on 9/11 with people bracing for scores of injured and didn't arrive. e-all day here the sad sight of ambulances driving slowly. lights not flashing. so few wounded to try to save. even more sad the knowledge that so many family whose showed up to pick up their children today could not be reunited. fact that has not lost on alexis mother. >> kupt your blessings every day for what you have. >>reporter: i'm really glad you are okay. really glad you are okay. you are pretty tough. you are pretty tough. >> dan harris reporting. >> when one teacher heard gunfire she raced to herd 15 students into a tiny bath roobling room. a quick effort to save their young lives this is what happened. >> one student on top of the toilet i knew we had to get in there. i said it was okay. you are going to be all right. i pulled the book shelf in front of it before i closed the do
sandy link was a safe school. >>reporter: only 3 victims were brought to the local hospital. 2 of them died. >> number of us imagine what it must have felt like on 9/11 with people bracing for scores of injured and didn't arrive. e-all day here the sad sight of ambulances driving slowly. lights not flashing. so few wounded to try to save. even more sad the knowledge that so many family whose showed up to pick up their children today could not be reunited. fact that has not lost on...
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on tuesday we understand all classes will resume at all schools except sandy hook. and then those children at some time will return to classes, but not at that location. it will be at another location at a neighboring village. laura anthony, abc news. >>> residents of newtown grieved at an inter faith memorial service with president obama in attendance at newtown hospital. they spoke of recovery and change. >> we needed this. we they'ded to be together -- we needed to be together here in this room, in the gymnasium, outside the doors of this school in living rooms around the world. we needed to be together. >> the horror that was visited upon our sandy hooks school was not deserved. it is the angry and desperate act of a confused young man. >> 900 people packed the high school gym. grown men cried hugging first responders and others found a chance to released penned up emotions. president obama promised change. >> these tragedies must end. and to end them we must change. in the coming weeks i will use whatever power this office holds in an effort aimed at preventing
on tuesday we understand all classes will resume at all schools except sandy hook. and then those children at some time will return to classes, but not at that location. it will be at another location at a neighboring village. laura anthony, abc news. >>> residents of newtown grieved at an inter faith memorial service with president obama in attendance at newtown hospital. they spoke of recovery and change. >> we needed this. we they'ded to be together -- we needed to be together...
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rockaway beach, in queens, new york, a community torn apart by the fury of hurricane sandy. rubble and debris still piled up along the 11 miles of homes and businesses. like many other kids in this storm-ravaged neighborhood, these students at st. rose of lima school in the rockaways, have had little to smile about, since the storm came through nearly two months ago. but on this day, there are plenty of smileses a s ans and hopes, thanks to a couple of warm-hearted guys from cleveland, ohio. who came 500 miles with a truck full of toys for the kids who have lost so much. dominick is a jazz trumpeter. and kevin, a monster truck driver. it may sound like an unlikely pairing. but they have common ground, in their desire to give back this holiday season, to a group of kids they don't even know. >> i was originally going to do it for the cleveland area. but i saw how bad it was up here. and i thought, these kids need it more than anything. >> tremendous joy just to help these kids a little bit. >> reporter: and the marines' toys for tots program is their partner in a giant toy gi
rockaway beach, in queens, new york, a community torn apart by the fury of hurricane sandy. rubble and debris still piled up along the 11 miles of homes and businesses. like many other kids in this storm-ravaged neighborhood, these students at st. rose of lima school in the rockaways, have had little to smile about, since the storm came through nearly two months ago. but on this day, there are plenty of smileses a s ans and hopes, thanks to a couple of warm-hearted guys from cleveland, ohio....
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sandy is in for spencer. >> here we two. getting more snow winter weather advisory in effect for the tahoe area until tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. and i'm sure next couple of storms will bring in some more snow. 90 percent of normal state wide. doing better. >> really. >> live picture right now and what it looks like here in the bay area. from our high definition east bay hills camera. beautiful view of the bay back towards san francisco. you see the moon there. skies clear and temperatures falling at least clearing out in many areas. let me show you live topler 7 hd rate now and what it looks like. few clouds we have ring ering gone by morning so temperatures will continue to come down. we don't have any written rate now but that is going to be changing. in the last 24 hours here's how much we picked up. 22 hundredths in san francisco and under half inch. same thing for santa rosa. you head out to livermore it was $700 of an fch of rain. over inch by wait in the santa cruz mountains. slight chance of tomorrow very flight
sandy is in for spencer. >> here we two. getting more snow winter weather advisory in effect for the tahoe area until tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. and i'm sure next couple of storms will bring in some more snow. 90 percent of normal state wide. doing better. >> really. >> live picture right now and what it looks like here in the bay area. from our high definition east bay hills camera. beautiful view of the bay back towards san francisco. you see the moon there. skies clear...
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superstorm sandy may be part of the reason job creation slowed. but worry over the fiscal cliff may have also had an immaterial pact. some economists believe that 200,000 fewer jobs thhave been created this year, due to uncertainty about the fiscal cliff. >> it's very important we get it done now. >> reporter: republicans and democrats are talking again. but still, no breakthrough. the parties are locked in a stalemate. president obama is demanding that higher tax rates for the wealthy and a permanent extension of the debt ceiling, the government's ability to borrow money, be part of the deal. >> he's assuming unprecedented power to spend taxpayer dollars out any limit at all. >> reporter: republicans who say they're open to raising tax revenue say they will only do so in exchange for deep spending cuts. if washington can't strike a deal, one casualty will be compensation for the long-term unemployed. that means people like linda vega, are worried. >> christmas and things of that nature are probably off the table. >> reporter: aides to president o
superstorm sandy may be part of the reason job creation slowed. but worry over the fiscal cliff may have also had an immaterial pact. some economists believe that 200,000 fewer jobs thhave been created this year, due to uncertainty about the fiscal cliff. >> it's very important we get it done now. >> reporter: republicans and democrats are talking again. but still, no breakthrough. the parties are locked in a stalemate. president obama is demanding that higher tax rates for the...
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. >> for the children of sandy hook elementary school, demand a plan. >> a group in oakland working on getting guns off the streets. >> if you haven't noticed yet, it is wet outside and a little chilly. temperatures in the 50s. we have a wind advisory in affect and a chance of thunderstorms later on this afternoon. when will the storm end and what will conditions be like for christmas? we will let you know, coming up. ,,,, ,,,,,,,, is in effect for the bay ar until 1 p-m today. we may see some isolated thunderst to . >>> a live look at if golden gate bridge. a lot of people traveling this weekend for the holiday. a wind advisory in affect for the bay area. more detail in a few minutes. >>> this morning d.c. makers are home for the holidays without striking a deal on the fiscal cliff. a lot of criticism for that. the deal mean there is will be massive spending cuts and massive tax hikes after january 1st. >> what is the reality? we checked in with current san francisco mayor ed lee and former mayor womeny brown. our question on the fiscal cliff, how much of this is the politics and how
. >> for the children of sandy hook elementary school, demand a plan. >> a group in oakland working on getting guns off the streets. >> if you haven't noticed yet, it is wet outside and a little chilly. temperatures in the 50s. we have a wind advisory in affect and a chance of thunderstorms later on this afternoon. when will the storm end and what will conditions be like for christmas? we will let you know, coming up. ,,,, ,,,,,,,, is in effect for the bay ar until 1 p-m...
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on tuesday we understand all classes will resume at all schools except sandy hook. and then those children at some time will return to classes, but not at that location. it will be at another location at a neighboring village. laura anthony, abc news. >>> residents of newtown grieved at an inter faith memorial service with president obama in attendance at newtown hospital. they spoke of recovery and change. >> we needed this. we they'ded to be together -- we needed to be together here in this room, in the gymnasium, outside the doors of this school in living rooms around the world. we needed to be together. >> the horror that was visited upon our sandy hooks school was not deserved. it is the angry and desperate act of a confused young man. >> 900 people packed the high school gym. grown men cried hugging first responders and others found a chance to released penned up emotions. president obama promised change. >> these tragedies must end. and to end them we must change. in the coming weeks i will use whatever power this office holds in an effort aimed at preventing
on tuesday we understand all classes will resume at all schools except sandy hook. and then those children at some time will return to classes, but not at that location. it will be at another location at a neighboring village. laura anthony, abc news. >>> residents of newtown grieved at an inter faith memorial service with president obama in attendance at newtown hospital. they spoke of recovery and change. >> we needed this. we they'ded to be together -- we needed to be together...
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you mentioned super storm sandy. you saw the community start to come together. and once people start realizing that basic preparedness, emergency preparedness starts at the local level and then moves its way up to the federal level, then it's a whole different game that's out there. people are less of a liability that way, because they do have some provisions. >> you don't call it a bunker, but if something were to happen, how long will these supplies last? >> depends on how many people are going to show up at our door. we have lots of friends that don't prepare. >> i know, i asked for your address, it's like the twilight zone, people with the bunker, let me in. >> we have very good friends and they're the same way, i'm coming to your house. okay, come to my house. the question is, will you be able to get to my house. >> if it's just your family, a longer period of time. >> we're ready for ten people for two years. >> it gives you piece of mind? >> absolutely. and i get asked the question, well, what are you fearing? i'm not fearing anything. that is what gives
you mentioned super storm sandy. you saw the community start to come together. and once people start realizing that basic preparedness, emergency preparedness starts at the local level and then moves its way up to the federal level, then it's a whole different game that's out there. people are less of a liability that way, because they do have some provisions. >> you don't call it a bunker, but if something were to happen, how long will these supplies last? >> depends on how many...
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. >> there was a lot of distraction from the sandy hook and people are very good at waiting for those bargains. >> reporter: despite signs advertising deep discounts, jairo said that may mott be deep enough and some shoppers said while they waned to buy, they -- wanted to buy, they ended up not spending much. >> i didn't buy anything. >> reporter: the week between christmas and if you years is crucial for retailers. despite a surging bay area economy, sales are expected to drag on national retailers. in san francisco, christian cap, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> president obama is expected to head back to washington from hawaii tonight. today, house speaker john boehner said it's up to the senate to pass legislation to avoid the steep cuts and tax hikes that are set to take effect january 2nd. some observers say it looks likely the u.s. will go over that cliff allowing lawmakers then to vote to lower taxes after they first go up. >> to make them look better? to appease voters? is that the reason? great. . >> meanwhile, another showdown is looming. the government will hit its federal debt l
. >> there was a lot of distraction from the sandy hook and people are very good at waiting for those bargains. >> reporter: despite signs advertising deep discounts, jairo said that may mott be deep enough and some shoppers said while they waned to buy, they -- wanted to buy, they ended up not spending much. >> i didn't buy anything. >> reporter: the week between christmas and if you years is crucial for retailers. despite a surging bay area economy, sales are expected...
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and on twitter, the hash tag moment for sandy hook is trending. memorials and funerals continue today. there was a funeral for the mother of the gunman, nancy y lanza. >>> big changes coming to the forecast. rain on the way. and a lot of it! >>> the silicon valley humane society is offering a big discount from now to the end of the month for anybody looking to adopt a dog or cat this holiday season. jeff shows you some of the animals up for adoption. >> reporter: the fee can be about $200 depending on where you go, but the silicon valley humane society has a special this month. $12, and you can have a new member of the family just in time for the holidays! >> we have adult, young ones, short-hair, long-hair, brown, white, fluffy, curly hair. we've got everything! >> reporter: the humane society wants to set you up with a pet for the holidays. they will match your new pet to your lifestyle. >> if you're looking for a couch potato, we've got them. if you're looking for a dog for going out and running and exercises, we have that dog for you. >> repor
and on twitter, the hash tag moment for sandy hook is trending. memorials and funerals continue today. there was a funeral for the mother of the gunman, nancy y lanza. >>> big changes coming to the forecast. rain on the way. and a lot of it! >>> the silicon valley humane society is offering a big discount from now to the end of the month for anybody looking to adopt a dog or cat this holiday season. jeff shows you some of the animals up for adoption. >> reporter: the fee...